Here are Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine’s secondary questions.
2023-2024
**Note that your particular questions may be different based on which boxes you check**
1. If not currently enrolled in a full-time academic program, please summate your activities from the time of graduation from your baccalaureate program through the time of this application, as well as your plans between now and your matriculation to medical school. (Maximum 75 words)
2. Is there a unique aspect of your application that should be considered by the admissions committee? (Maximum 75 words)
3. Explain why you decided to apply to the Penn State College of Medicine. (Maximum 75 words)
4. Write a short paragraph describing a significant experience you have had working in a team setting. (Maximum 250 words)
5. Write a short statement describing how you envision using your medical education to advance care for under-represented or marginalized populations. (Maximum 250 words)
2021-2022
- If not currently enrolled in a full-time academic program, please summate your activities from the time of graduation from your baccalaureate program through the time of this application, as well as your plans between now and your matriculation to medical school. (Maximum 75 words)
- Is there a unique aspect of your application that should be considered by the admissions committee? (Maximum 75 words)
- Explain why you decided to apply to the Penn State College of Medicine. (Maximum 75 words)
- Write a short paragraph describing a significant experience you have had working in a team setting. (Maximum 250 words)
- Write a short statement describing how you envision using your medical education to advance care for under-represented or marginalized populations. (Maximum 250 words)
2020-2021
- Is there a unique aspect of your application that should be considered by the admissions committee? (Maximum 75 words)
- Explain why you decided to apply to the Penn State College of Medicine. (Maximum 75 words)
- Write a short paragraph describing a significant experience you have had working in a team setting. (Maximum 250 words)
- Write a short statement describing how you envision using your medical education to advance care for under-represented or marginalized populations. (Maximum 250 words)
- For the University Park program
Please briefly describe (maximum 250 words) a past experience where you were immersed in a situation in which you needed to adapt, collaborate, and grow as an individual and a team member in order to succeed.
2019-2020
- Is there a unique aspect of your application that should be considered by the admissions committee?
(Maximum 75 words)
- Explain why you decided to apply to the Penn State College of Medicine.
(Maximum 75 words)
- Write a short paragraph describing a significant experience you have had working in a team setting.
(Maximum 250 words)
- Write a short statement describing how you envision using your medical education to advance care for under-represented or marginalized populations.
(Maximum 250 words)
University Park Program, If yes, please briefly describe (maximum 250 words) a past experience where you were immersed in a situation in which you needed to adapt, collaborate, and grow as an individual and a team member in order to succeed.
2018-2019
1. Is there a unique aspect of your application that should be considered by the admissions committee? (Maximum 75 words)
2. Explain why you decided to apply to the Penn State College of Medicine. (Maximum 75 words)
3. Write a short paragraph describing a significant experience you have had working in a team setting. (Maximum 250 words)
4. Write a short statement describing how you envision using your medical education to advance care for under-represented or marginalized populations. (Maximum 250 words)
2017 – 2018
Same as previous year (see 2015-2016).
2016 – 2017
Same as previous year.
2015 – 2016
Is there a unique aspect of your application that should be considered by the admissions committee? (Maximum 75 words)
Explain why you decided to apply to Penn State College of Medicine. (Maximum 75 words)
Please write a short paragraph describing a significant experience you have had working in a team setting. (Maximum 250 words)
Briefly describe an experience where you had to navigate a complex system (e.g. personal experience, group activity, or development of a project) to achieve an end. Reflect on the qualities and attributes required by you to achieve success in this experience. (Maximum 250 words)
2014 – 2015
Is there a unique aspect of your application that should be considered by the admissions committee? (Maximum 75 words)
Explain why you decided to apply to Penn State College of Medicine. (Maximum 75 words)
Please write a short paragraph describing a significant experience you have had working in a team setting. (Maximum 250 words)
Briefly describe an experience where you had to navigate a complex system (e.g. personal experience, group activity, or development of a project) to achieve an end. Reflect on the qualities and attributes required by you to achieve success in this experience. (Maximum 250 words)
